From Leeds To Le Mans

Yorkshire often carries with it connotations of tea, puddings or most recently the Grand Depart, but thanks to one Batley born entrepreneur, the Northern county is also associated with producing world class racing drivers and cars to boot. Ginetta has been building British road and race cars since 1958 and, as one of the few remaining British sports car manufacturers, are responsible for some of the most iconic race and road cars in history. Since its purchase by Lawrence Tomlinson in 2005, the company has grown to become one of the most significant players on the global motorsport scene, selling cars across the globe and training the brightest stars in UK motorsport. Tomlinson’s vision for Ginetta is to provide affordable motorsport for all levels of driver, for instance the Ginetta Junior Championship is open to drivers as young as 14 making it the perfect start to any career in motorsport. The Ginetta Racing Drivers Club, on the other-hand, offers a more relaxed entry into the sport for those wanting to learn amongst like-minded novices. Most of us have enjoyed a few laps in a supercar around one of the UK’s top circuits, but imagine being on track behind the wheel of your own racing car, enjoying a race alongside new friends in front of cheering crowds, before driving the car home and being the envy of your neighbours. That feeling of euphoria is what the Ginetta Racing Drivers Club is all about. Created exclusively for newcomers to the sport, the Ginetta Racing Drivers Club is aimed at drivers with a desire to test their mettle at racing, offering step-by-step support as they move from the UK roads to some of the finest GT circuits in the country, best of all, the road-legal racer is yours to keep! The all-inclusive package includes everything required to begin competing, your ARDS racing licence, two track days with expert tuition, and delivery of a brand new, fully-road registered Ginetta G40 Club Car with 12 months road tax, plus entry into a four weekend racing series at the best circuits with full mechanical (and emotional) Ginetta support. All for £29,950 +vat. Once you catch the racing bug, you can, of course, progress up the motor-racing ladder through the Protyre Motorsport Ginetta GT5 Challenge or the Michelin Ginetta GT4 Super Cup and beyond. Over the past five years, Ginetta has supported over 300 drivers taking their first steps into the thrilling world of motor racing and have established clear routes for them to progress from entry-level racing, all the way through to the pinnacle of sports car competition; the Le Mans 24 Hours. Realising your dream has never been easier. Ginetta has a number of test days around the UK throughout the year. You don’t need any prior racing experience or a car, just a valid UK driving licence and a desire to have fun. Ginetta will be at Donington Park, Nottinghamshire on October 3rd and 17th, Silverstone Circuit, Northamptonshire on October 6th and November 6th, Brands Hatch, Kent on October 27th, Bedford Autodrome, Bedfordshire on October 27 – 29 and November 12 and Blyton Park, Lincolnshire on October 15 and 22.